Topical Bible: Love: Love for Jesus: Women of Jerusalem

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The theme of love for Jesus, particularly as expressed by the women of Jerusalem, is a poignant and significant aspect of the New Testament narrative. These women, often overlooked, demonstrate profound devotion and affection for Jesus, reflecting a deep spiritual connection and commitment to His ministry and message.

Biblical Accounts

The Gospels provide several accounts of women from Jerusalem and surrounding areas who exhibited love and loyalty to Jesus. One of the most notable instances is found in the Gospel of Luke, where a woman anoints Jesus' feet with perfume and wipes them with her hair. Jesus acknowledges her act of love and devotion, saying, "Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little" (Luke 7:47). This passage highlights the transformative power of love and forgiveness, as well as the woman's deep affection for Jesus.

Another significant moment is the presence of women at the crucifixion of Jesus. The Gospel of John records, "Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene" (John 19:25). These women, despite the danger and despair of the moment, remained with Jesus, demonstrating unwavering love and loyalty. Their presence at the crucifixion underscores their commitment and the depth of their relationship with Him.

Expressions of Love

The love of the women of Jerusalem for Jesus is expressed in various ways throughout the Gospels. Their actions often speak louder than words, as they serve, support, and follow Jesus during His ministry. Mary Magdalene, for example, is a prominent figure who not only followed Jesus but also was the first to witness His resurrection. Her encounter with the risen Christ is recorded in the Gospel of John: "Jesus said to her, 'Mary.' She turned and said to Him in Aramaic, 'Rabboni!' (which means Teacher)" (John 20:16). This moment of recognition and love is a testament to her deep personal connection with Jesus.

The women also played a crucial role in the early Christian community, as seen in the Acts of the Apostles. Their love for Jesus translated into active participation in the spread of the Gospel and the establishment of the Church. Acts 1:14 notes, "They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers" . This verse highlights the integral role women played in the nascent Christian movement, driven by their love and dedication to Jesus.

Theological Significance

From a theological perspective, the love of the women of Jerusalem for Jesus serves as a model of discipleship and faithfulness. Their actions and devotion exemplify the call to love God with all one's heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37). Their accounts challenge believers to consider the depth of their own love for Christ and to reflect on how that love is manifested in their lives.

The women of Jerusalem, through their love for Jesus, also illustrate the inclusive nature of His ministry. Jesus' interactions with women broke social norms and elevated their status, affirming their value and role in God's redemptive plan. Their love for Him is a testament to the transformative power of His message and the universal call to follow Him.

In summary, the love for Jesus demonstrated by the women of Jerusalem is a profound testament to their faith and devotion. Their accounts, woven throughout the Gospels, offer rich insights into the nature of true discipleship and the enduring impact of Christ's love on the hearts of His followers.

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Luke 23:27
And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.
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Meditation v. Jesus Goes up to Jerusalem.
... at Jerusalem in preparing for the Pasch, Jesus, who had ... took an affecting leave of
the holy women, of Lazarus ... faith, and John, the apostle of love, to prepare ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/meditation v jesus goes up.htm

Christ or Satan.
... all this was of no avail, and Jesus continued to inspire the few with still greater
love, and the ... hatred became persecution; then the honest women of Jerusalem ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxxviii christ or satan.htm

The Suffering of Love.
... it feels so humbled in the presence of Jesus that it ... And if this love were of man,
it would perish at ... For among these martyrs there were men and women to whom ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xxviii the suffering of love.htm

The Ministry of Love, the Blasphemy of Hatred, and the Mistakes of ...
... Only one other of those who ministered to Jesus is mentioned ... lily.' The names of
the other loving women are not ... the grab of poverty; so soon did love to Christ ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xxii the ministry of.htm

Jesus' Last Journey to Jerusalem.
... But the holy women said: "How sadly will the hours pass when ... Then Jesus spoke to
his mother and said, "Mother, mother, for the tender love and motherly ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/stead/king of the jews/chapter ii jesus last journey.htm

The Daughters of Jerusalem
... When He saw the tears of the women, the spectacle raised ... less, however, did He feel
for her the love of a ... It was the foresight of this which made Jesus now say ...
/.../stalker/the trial and death of jesus christ/chapter xi the daughters of.htm

The Ministry of Women
... fasten the yoke to our neck are the cords of love, I can say ... you are to be housed
and fed and made comfortable.' Jesus Christ let these poor women help Him ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/the ministry of women.htm

Fragrant Spices from the Mountains of Myrrh. "Thou Art all Fair ...
... love." The virgins called her "the fairest among women"; they saw ... which are to be
found in the love of Jehovah the Father, towards Jehovah-Jesus the Son ...
/.../spurgeon/till he come/fragrant spices from the mountains.htm

The Anointing of Jesus.
... when He had won men like John and women like Mary ... The love of His own had come to
maturity and burst ... Jesus therefore recognises in this act His true embalming. ...
/.../the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol ii/i the anointing of jesus.htm

Last Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem.
... His disciples, and the pious women who tended him, met ... The city, as we have already
said, displeased Jesus. ... singular.[2] His imagination and his love of Nature ...
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